Renewable Energy

A solar-powered butterfly on a world tour

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This week we had a very special project as our guest in Bad Staffelstein: The SolarButterfly, a solar-powered Tiny House with fold-out “butterfly wings”, stopped by on its world tour. Its mission is to promote more climate protection and the use of renewable energies worldwide. In order to inspire the younger generation in particular to find solutions to climate change, the SolarButterfly introduced itself to 200 schoolchildren, who were able to complete a knowledge course. (more…)

Blog Series International Markets and Trade Fairs: Part 2 – Solar Solutions 2023

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Our IBC SOLAR Team at Solar Solutions

In addition to the trade fairs in Spain, Poland, Austria and Switzerland, we were also present in the Netherlands in March.  Solar Solutions, the largest trade fair for solar energy in northwestern Europe, took place there from 14 to 16 March. Today we report on the three exciting days at the fair in Amsterdam.  (more…)

Blog Series International Markets and Trade Fairs: Part 1 – Energiesparmesse Wels und Swiss Photovoltaic Conference Bern

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Our Team at the stand in Wels

Important industry events have also taken place in the Alpine region in recent weeks. Therefore, today’s blog post revolves around the Energiesparmesse Wels in Austria, where we were presenting our portfolio from 1st to 5th March, as well as the Swiss Photovoltaic Conference, which was held on 21st and 22nd March.  (more…)

Two new solar parks are connected to the Hungarian grid

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Solar park Gerjen © MET Group

Renewable energies account for an increasing share of Hungary’s energy supply since 2020, and photovoltaics is gaining importance in the country. With the grid connection of the two solar parks in Gerjen and Söjtör with nominal power outputs of 51 and 45 megawatt peak (MWp), another milestone for the energy transition in Hungary has been achieved. (more…)

2023 will be the year of n-type modules

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2023 appears to be a year of technological innovation for solar modules. Two trends in particular are expected to determine production in the industry: First of all, there will be improved efficiency thanks to the increasing use of n-type M10 solar cells. In addition, higher capacity is to be expected, with a particular focus on weight and size. (more…)